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- Roman Republican Coins, C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius, Denarius 125 BC, good vf
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C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius 125 BC. Denarius 17 mm 125 BC Rome. Head of Roma right, wearing Phrygian helmet ROMA / C METELLVS Jupiter, crowned by flying Victory, in biga of elephants left. Cr. 269/1; good very fine
nice toning and detailed depiction of the elephants
The elephants are reminiscent of the victory against the Carthagians at Panormus (250 BC) during the First Punian War and the seizure of their elephants, which were displayed, when the Romans celebrated their triumph.
Additional Information
| Category 1 | Roman Republican Coins |
|---|---|
| Ruler | C. Caecilius Metellus Caprarius |
| Reign | 125 BC |
| Denomination | Denarius |
| Date | 125 BC |
| Mint | Rome |
| Material | Silver |
| Condition | good very fine |
| Catalogue | Cr. 269/1 |
| Catalogue 2 | Syd. 485 |
| Weight | 3.91 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Item Number | 98357 |
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